SOLUTION: 3. The amount of money that it costs to ride in a taxi cab in Miami is based on the distance driven in
miles and can be represented by a linear model. You take two taxi rides. The
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Question 984072: 3. The amount of money that it costs to ride in a taxi cab in Miami is based on the distance driven in
miles and can be represented by a linear model. You take two taxi rides. The first travels 12 miles
and costs you $24.85 and the second travels 5 miles and costs $12.25. (3 points each)
b. Write an equation expressing the miles driven (M) as it relates to the final cost (C).
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You are given two data points, )
and )
Use the two-point form: (
represents cost, and 
represents distance)
(x\ -\ x_1) )
where )
and )
are the coordinates of the given points.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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